CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

There’s an application process and forms you need to file to pay for your college education. Whether your family is paying for part of your college degree, or you’re covering it all yourself, there’s a good chance you’ll need to rely on financial aid. Finally, don’t make assumptions that you won’t qualify for any aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 23, 2023

There’s normal school work and extracurriculars, as well as the various deadlines for applications and financial aid. It’s a lot for any student to keep track of. With that in mind, here’s a few deadlines to track for your financial aid and college applications.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 15, 2024

Financial aid packages are arriving with acceptance letters – and these students get to start figuring out what their next four years are going to look like. Check out these tips to figure out which financial aid package is the real winner! Consider Earnings Potential After College: Taking out loans?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

The introduction and rollout of the new Better FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form has led to a multitude of challenges, setbacks, and concerns among students, caregivers, and educators. Another crucial issue pertains to delays in processing student FASFA applications.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 29, 2024

College choices are popping up like flowers this spring, and let’s face it, it can be a bit overwhelming… especially when it comes to picking the right financial aid options. Certain important questions must be answered, such as: What college will students be happy at? What financial aid path is best for families?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How the FAFSA is Making Financial Aid More Accessible to Families Nationwide In the last year and a half, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – or FAFSA – has undergone major changes to make the application easier to complete for students nationwide. Who should file the FAFSA?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Why You Should Respond to Financial Aid Verification Requests Quickly Throughout the college admissions and financial aid application season, one of the most worrying emails you can receive is a request for more information. This does not mean that your student’s application has any issues.

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NACAC's Admitted

AUGUST 22, 2022

iStock Students, parents, and guardians regularly ask questions about the financial aid process. Those questions begin as families work to complete the FAFSA for the first time and continue for the entire time a student is enrolled in college. Student: OK, when I turn all of this in, I’m done, right?

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NACAC's Admitted

AUGUST 22, 2022

Students, parents, and guardians regularly ask questions about the financial aid process. Those questions begin as families work to complete the FAFSA for the first time and continue for the entire time a student is enrolled in college. Checking on Application Status. Student: Am I now done? Refund Status.

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NACAC's Admitted

OCTOBER 4, 2021

You completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submitted all the needed paperwork. If your financial aid award is greater than these expenses (or others, like a library fine or parking ticket), you may receive the extra funds in what’s commonly called a “refund check.”. It depends.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 24, 2023

How to Update Your Financial Aid Application to Reflect Your Current Income One of the most important steps in applying to college is completing the FAFSA, which will open in December. If you filed an amended tax return you can also contact the school’s financial aid office to determine if that information can be updated.

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IEFA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Refinancing your international student loans can be a game-changer in managing your student loan debt more efficiently and potentially reducing the amount of interest you pay by thousands of dollars. But, what are the steps to refinance, and what challenges do international students face in this process?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 3, 2024

Graduation is also the end mark of all of your college application woes and experiences! Embracing New Beginnings: Seek Guidance : Transitioning from high school to college can be daunting, especially when it comes to navigating the complexities of financial aid and budgets! Each one has its own pros and cons.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Federal student loans are a popular way to pay for college since they offer low-interest rates and flexible repayment terms. However, the Department of Education sets student loan limits, restricting how much you can borrow per year and in total throughout your entire educational career. Federal student loan limits.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 5, 2024

How to Start Preparing for College Applications in the Fall High school juniors are now halfway through their junior year of high school. Now, it’s time to start thinking about college admissions and financial aid. Today, I’m sharing what high school juniors can do now to be ready for college applications in the fall.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Updates to the FAFSA Have Delayed College Financial Aid for Millions The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has undergone some major updates for the 2024-2025 application cycle. Unfortunately, many families and students are wondering exactly where the FAFSA is. When is the FAFSA due?

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

One of the biggest myths about financial aid is that you shouldn’t apply if your family makes too much money. But the reality is that there are no income limits with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); any eligible student can fill out the FAFSA to see if they qualify for aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 4, 2024

Next, it’s filing the actual application and FAFSA (which has been its own experience this year!), As acceptance letters and financial aid offers arrive, the reality of all of that hard work is sitting in your hands… and then there’s still one big decision to make: where is your student going to attend college?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Help Your Student Make an Educated Decision About How to Fund College For many families, the joy of college applications and future dreams is starting to form as your students fill out applications, complete college visits, and make lists for next year. What kind of budget will your student have?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Be Prepared for a Fast Financial Aid Application Cycle It’s a well known fact that the “early bird gets the worm” and as I’ve talked about often on the blog, the earlier you submit your financial aid paperwork, the better chance you have of more funding for college. What Does It Mean for the FAFSA This Year?

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on Oct. If you apply early, not only will you meet all the various FAFSA deadlines, but you might also get more financial aid for college. This application becomes available on Oct. Colleges rely on the FAFSA to award financial aid.

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College Planners of America

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Federal financial aid programs for college students include scholarships, grants, work-study programs, and loans. Among these only loans need to be repaid, making them the least attractive type of Federal aid. Education Department (ED) that’s responsible for student aid programs.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Be sure you know how much of each financial aid offer comes. You’re likely to see scholarships and grants you will not have to repay, and student loans that you will have to repay. Make one last effort at increasing financial aid Remember, the colleges are looking at financial aid information from the last year.

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IEFA

JANUARY 3, 2024

From understanding federal and private student loans to exploring alternative funding options, we’re here to help you navigate the world of finance for studying abroad and make informed decisions every step of the way. Key takeaways Understand federal and private student loans to finance your study abroad experience.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 9, 2024

A Soft Launch of This Year’s Financial Aid Application is Causing Frustration For months, parents, students, and financial aid experts alike have been waiting for the 2024-2025 FAFSA to go live. Let’s talk about what’s going on and how this impacts financial aid applications for students nationwide.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 3, 2023

What We Know About the New FAFSA and Financial Aid Offers As a result of the FAFSA Simplification Act in 2020, the FAFSA has been updated to help millions of students and families maximize their financial aid for college. Families must consent to be able to receive financial aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 8, 2024

I always encourage my CFAA Families to talk frankly about money, budgeting, and smart borrowing throughout the application process. It’s important to enjoy this joyous occasion and celebrate your student. If you have to borrow, borrow under the assumption that you will be expected to pay off those loans.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

One of the most exciting parts of the college application process is actually deciding where to apply. College visits are a great way to actually see which campuses might be a good fit for you, and to be able to talk to current students, the financial aid office, and visit the cities the schools are in.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 9, 2023

Many state policies block undocumented students from receiving in-state tuition — even if they completed their K-12 education there — and several states directly prohibit undocumented students from enrolling in many public universities. On top of that, undocumented students are ineligible for any federal financial aid.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Students and graduates needing to find a cosigner for student loan aid typically ask Mom or Dad. But if your parents aren’t an option, you’ll be happy to know that private lenders are often flexible about who can serve as the guarantor of your loan agreement. Your cosigner must simply be a U.S.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 7, 2024

That disparity leads to frustration throughout the application process. Learn about financial aid, and roughly calculate how much you will have to pay out of pocket or borrow through student loans. Remember, loans HAVE to be paid back. Twitter: Do you know who’s paying for your student’s college education?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Divorced or Separated Parents Must File a Non-Custodial CSS Profile for Financial Aid This fall, if you’re the parent of a rising senior or college age student, you may find yourself filing forms like the FAFSA and completing a CSS Profile. Answer student status questions. Want more help with college financial aid?

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College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 28, 2023

But no worries, College Aid Consulting Services is here to offer you some tried-and-true tips for reducing stress during the application process. This can help you narrow down your list of schools and make your application process less stressful. So, take a deep breath, and let’s dive in!

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

To be eligible, applicants must be at least 25, demonstrate financial need and be passionate about an educational path that will lead to a career. Check the website to be sure, but previously applications were reviewed twice a year: in January and July. In previous years, all applications were due by Feb.

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College Planners of America

JUNE 3, 2023

These are often referred to as Reach or Dream Colleges to which the student will probably be admitted because their academic record is between 50% and 75% of the applicants admitted in the prior year. In any discussion of financial aid, families should note that it’s critically important that all students submit a FAFSA to the U.S.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Additionally, many of the support services available to first-time, full-time undergraduate students aren’t designed with adult learners in mind. Here's how to improve student success for adult learner populations Finances: Adult learners tend to be cost-conscious.

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College Planners of America

MARCH 26, 2024

News integrates academic quality after calculating actual cost less financial aid. Of the 2022-23 full-time undergraduates who received need-based aid, the percentage of them who received a grant or scholarship, which is aid that doesn’t need to be repaid. Academic quality (overall score in the U.S. Weight = 20% 4.

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